Professionalism

Together We Are Strong : Reflecting On A Decade Of Volunteerism

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

As a young man walking the streets of lower Manhattan I would look skyward and be comforted by the presence of the two large towers. As a pilot the World Trade Center symbolized the end of my day as I navigated towards New York City. Little did I know on that clear September morning the [...]

“Look Mom A Girl Pilot” : Women Fly

Friday, August 26th, 2011

“Look mom a girl pilot” seemed an odd statement to me, but through the eyes of the young girl boarding our airplane the youthful first officer with platinum blond hair and bright blue eyes seemed odd to her. She then looked to the left at me, a grey haired man and I was half expecting [...]

What I Learned About Flying From A Root Canal

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

I know what you are thinking. What does flying and root canals have anything to do with each other. The other day I discovered they had more in common than I realized. It was the first day of the annual AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. I have always wanted to attend AirVenture and thought I would [...]

Persistence and Perseverance: Keys To Instructing Success

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

I could see the frustration on my student’s face. She really wanted to make better landings but seemed to have reached a plateau in her progress. I could empathize with her because I was a student and remember having the same experience. While taxiing back to the runway after a bounced landing but a good [...]

Professionals and Professionalism

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

I was enjoying my favorite form of relaxation, reclining at a small airport, viewing the sun setting in a grand showcase of blue sky and soft orange glow reflecting off wispy clouds. I lean against the chain link fence and watch the planes take their position on the runway. The pilots bring the power up [...]